2a, North Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8JA
About 2a
2a is a mid-terrace house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 8JA). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). At 81 m² this is the 32nd smallest of 42 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–124 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 42 units on file.
On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£338/sq ft) was about 29% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (March 2016).
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
2a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
2a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£279,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£295,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
30 March 2016Most recent
£295,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8JA: £435,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in RG4 8JA
23 North Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8JA
Sold Oct 2025
£365,00025 North Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8JA
Sold Jul 2025
£440,00024 North Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8JA
Sold May 2025
£435,00028 North Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8JA
Sold May 2025
£490,00033 North Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8JA
Sold Dec 2024
£360,000
Versus other North Street homes
2a is notably below the street on epc rating.
Price per m²
£3,642
Street avg £3,684
Floor Area
81 m²
Street avg 69 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 1.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Prospect Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Thameside Primary School. 27 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.6dB







